Oahu Weather Forecast for March 13, 2026
A powerful kona storm will near the state producing periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Expect a combination...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for March 13, 2026
A small, short to medium period west to west-northwest swell will bring small to moderate surf to north and west facing shores through the weekend...
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Oahu News:
Oahu, Maui, and Kauai are currently under flood advisories as the Kona-low storm pounds the state, prompting emergency responses including a press conference with Mayor Rick Blangiardi and city officials discussing storm impacts on Oahu. Despite the severe weather, schools remain open for now as officials continue to monitor conditions. In health news, the third case of dengue has been identified on Oahu, linked to travel to affected areas. Law enforcement made significant moves recently as the Honolulu Police Department seized gaming machines and cash during a raid in Wahiawa. Meanwhile, the University of Hawaii men's basketball team has arrived in Nevada ahead of the Big West Conference Tournament, preparing to represent Oahu on the court.
Oahu, Maui and Kauai under flood advisories as Kona-low storm pounds state
Hawaii shuts down as powerful storm pummels islands
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Maui News
Stabilization work begins at historic Baldwin Home in Lahaina
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Maui Weather Forecast for March 13, 2026
A powerful kona storm will near the state producing periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Expect a combination...
‘Green fee’ proposals to boost Hawai‘i’s environment, disaster resilience on path to approval
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Powerful kona storm brings warning level winds and flash flood risks
A powerful kona storm is producing periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Threats range from significant flash flooding, damaging winds, strong to severe thunderstorms, and snow and ice over the highest Big Island summits. Maui is under a High Wind Warning through Sunday morning and a Flood Watch through Saturday afternoon.
Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: Red Cross emergency center on Kaua‘i only on standby, not open yet
American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region issued a correction Friday morning (March 13) to earlier information shared that said the evacuation location at Kapa‘a Middle School opened Thursday (March 12).
Special marine warning issued for Kaua‘i Channel and leeward waters because of gusty showers
Winds accompanying the line of showers are gusting up to 40 knots — or about 46 mph. Briefly stronger winds and potentially sudden higher waves can damage small crafts.
Kaua‘i County officials urge public to continue vigilance as severe weather persists
All schools; nonessential county and state offices, services and parks; and some early Kaua‘i Bus express routes are closed today (March 13); Kūhiō Highway near mile marker 1 and Wilcox Medical Center is partially blocked by debris and a large tree is down on Menehune Road in Waimea as inclement weather associated with kona low moving through state continues to impact the Garden Isle.
UPDATE: Flood advisory extended for fifth time as persistent band of showers moves in from southwest
Radar indicated at 5:20 a.m. the showers — associated with a powerful kona low affecting the state — will likely continue to overspread the Garden Isle for at least the next couple of hours.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea Episode 43 reaches new lava fountain height record, causes tephra fallout on nearby communities
As future eruptive episodes approach, monitor the weather forecast and follow guidance from Hawai‘i County Civil Defense so you can prepare for these events if you live in an area that could experience tephra fallout.
Island of Hawai‘i News
How to creatively spotlight Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds? Put them on press-on nails
In an unusual creative collaboration, Hawaiʻi small businesses ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina have partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to showcase and fund the conservation of the state's endangered birds.
UPDATE: Wind advisory in effect today through Sunday for lower elevations of Big Island
Forecasters report that southwest winds 25 to 35 mph — with gusts to about 50 mph — are expected, with communities north and east of steep mountain slopes most at risk of the strongest winds; a high wind warning and winter storm warning also remain in effect for Big Island summits.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea Episode 43 reaches new lava fountain height record, causes tephra fallout on nearby communities
As future eruptive episodes approach, monitor the weather forecast and follow guidance from Hawai‘i County Civil Defense so you can prepare for these events if you live in an area that could experience tephra fallout.
